Mission Tower

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About

Mission Tower is a conference and event space inside the Del Mar Fairgrounds at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014. Spanning 13,000 square feet with capacity for up to 1,200 guests, it ranks as the largest ballroom on the fairgrounds campus and can be divided into four separate 3,500-square-foot quadrants for smaller functions. The room is part of the broader Del Mar Fairgrounds complex, a 370-acre state-owned property that has hosted events since 1936 and now runs nearly 350 annually, from trade shows and consumer expos to weddings and fundraising galas. Mission Tower is offered as an add-on to full-service large-scale event contracts rather than as a standalone rental, making it a venue for planners already working with the fairgrounds' dedicated on-site catering and production teams. The fairgrounds' Spanish architecture, manicured lawns, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean give Mission Tower events a distinctive coastal backdrop. Corporate planners and conference organizers booking the space often arrange guest accommodations at Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, which is the closest full-service hotel to the fairgrounds' main gate. Event attendees looking for a pre-function dinner frequently head to Il Fornaio at the Del Mar Plaza for upscale Italian before returning to the grounds for the evening program.